Dennis Christy

 Native American Sculptor

Robert's long-time friend, artist Dennis R. Christy, who traveled with him to Alliance, enjoys his art as a sculptor who works in stone.
     “We’ve been friends for decades,” said Benjamin. “We met at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe. Christy is a Saginaw-Chippewa who hails from Mt. Pleasant, Michigan..."

Dennis Christy grew up in central Michigan loving art. His grandmother was a basket maker, and he used to sit with her carving things from wood.

After graduating from high school, Christy went to Santa Fe to study art at the Institute of American Indian Arts. He learned watching some of the best Native American carvers.

He returned to Michigan and his Saginaw Chippewa culture for inspiration. He introduced and taught stone carving. The tribe has been very supportive of their artisans and stone sculptors are flourishing.
Christy is recognized as an elder and teacher. His work can be found in galleries from Tucson to Detroit. He has pieces on display in such places as the Grand Rapids, Michigan public museum, the museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff and the Museum of Indian and Western Art in Indianapolis, Indiana.

pictured is "Alabaster Bloom"

Christy uses a variety of stone, from alabaster to marble. The rock he works with most often comes from quarries in the Upper Peninsula and also pink alabaster from Utah. Christy also enjoys doing monumental size outdoor sculpture and has several large cast bronze pieces on display. He also has finished 4 large eagles that are positioned behind the front desk at the Soaring Eagle Casino and Hotel in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Dennis also has many pieces in their art gallery & gift shop as well as throughout the Casino.

"White Owl"

   "Buffalo"

 "Gentle"